Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.
SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026
For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Conclude with Total Deals of US$6.85 Billion
On the 5th day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, Tawazun Council announced 15 deals valued at AED 1.43 billion (US$389.65 million) with both local and international companies. This brought the total number of deals signed during the five-day exhibition to 55,
Exclusive Interview: Hamad Al Marar, MD & CEO, EDGE Group
Al Defaiya published an exclusive interview with Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group in its February issue coinciding with IDEX-NAVDEX 2025:
Egypt Requests Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.69 billion.
Saudi Ministry of Defence, Navantia Sign Contract for Three Additional Avante 2200 Corvettes
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence announced on December 11 a contract with the Spanish company Navantia for the supply of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes, identical to the units already in service for the Royal Saudi Naval Force.
Defense News
GA-ASI, Hanwha to Develop Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Global Defense Market
23/04/2025 Read More...General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
Products
ELT Group Launches New Counter UAS KARMA
KARMA is the ELT Group's new AI-based system for protection against drone threats.
Security
UAE National Guard Conducts 168 Search, Rescue Operations in Q1 2025
The UAE National Guard Command announced that they conducted 168 search and rescue operations on land and at sea, both domestically and internationally, during the first quarter of 2025.
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